Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil), NY HELPS, Region 3
Transportation, Department of · Onondaga · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 31, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $105,354 Annually (Engineer Trainee starting at $69,964; Assistant Engineer starting at $84,532)
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position with the New York Department of Transportation in Syracuse. Under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, incumbents perform engineering duties related to roads, bridges, railroads, and other infrastructure projects, including design review, construction inspection, traffic management, and environmental permitting. The role includes a 24-month traineeship pathway to Assistant Engineer with opportunities for early advancement upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology, OR proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) plus one year of full-time engineering experience
- Valid New York State driver's license or access to reliable transportation
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Willingness to complete required training and potentially serve in Incident Command System for emergency response
- For Assistant Engineer: FE exam passage plus qualifying degree or one year of full-time engineering experience in design and construction of infrastructure projects
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